Location & Surroundings
Bishenyi is a stream in Southern Province, Rwanda, at 1,378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi, 2 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kigali International Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Bishenyi is river in Rwanda; GeoNames ID = 203156.
It is located in Rwanda.
The elevation is around 1,378 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Rwanda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 58' 55" S, 29° 58' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1378 m
- Timezone Africa/Kigali
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,631 p/km²
- Built-up 13.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (RWF)
- Phone Prefix +250
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:00
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Bishenyi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bishenyi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,018.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 21.8 | 1.2 | 157 | 64 | 1,018.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 2.2 | 26 | 31 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 77 | 721.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 2 | 53 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 49 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 1.2 | 329 | 67 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.6 | 216 | 45 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 1.2 | 78 | 20 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 916.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 21 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 332 | 62 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.1 | 138 | 47 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 55.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 2.0 | 67 | 31 | 1,007.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 97 | 674.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.3 | 74 | 59 | 1,012.7 | 0.17 / 0.24 | 100 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 0.8 | 306 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.8 | 1.7 | 129 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.49 / 0.74 | 100 | 46.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bishenyi?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bishenyi today?
Sunrise around 05:49 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bishenyi?
Local time is 18:00. Time zone: Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bishenyi?
Bishenyi is a stream.
What is the elevation of Bishenyi?
DEM 1,378 m.
Where is Bishenyi located?
It is at -1.98190, 29.97590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bishenyi in?
It is in Rwanda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry